Ten Minute Techie
By Digital Circus
Made with support from Digital Circus
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Ten Minute TechieFeb 27, 2023
BONUS: Supporting Students after a Traumatic Event
Kia ora, A bit of a different episode this week. After the recent cyclone that ravaged her beautiful hometown and community, Toni is sharing some ideas and tips from the research about supporting students (and kaiako!) through a traumatic event.
Find the show notes at www.bit.ly/techietenshownotes
61: Start of the Year Digi Guide
In this episode, Toni talks through 4 key areas to consider when setting up your Digi enviroment in your classroom at the start of the year.
Read more over on the blog: https://www.digitalcircus.org.nz/post/start-of-the-year-digi-tips
And find some resources to support you at:
60: 8 Digital Halloween Activities
Toni unpacks the 8 activities that you can give to/do with your ākonga/learners this spooky season!
Find the task board + activities here: https://www.digitalkete.co.nz/halloween-activities
59: What does digital technologies look like at a new entrant level?
Toni goes over her top tips, tricks and ideas to start with digital technologies in new entrant/junior classes.
Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
Find resources at: www.digitalkete.co.nz
58: 3 Must Read Books for Educators
In this episode, Toni unpacks 3 books that had an impact on her journey as an educator.
What has impacted you on your teacher journey?
Tweet me at @TechieTen on Twitter or email me at toni.westcott@digitalcircus.org.nz - I would love to hear from you!
57: Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum Quick Overview
This week, Toni dives into a non-techie specific area - the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum!
Let's do a quick unpack of the framework and some of the key concepts.
56: Activities for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Activities for TE WIKI O TE REO MĀORI - 14 - 19 Mahuru / September
Toni explores the resources we have made for kaiako + ākonga for Māori language week next week!
You can find all our resources over on our newest project: www.digitalkete.co.nz - NZ resources for NZ kaiako, contexts + kids
55: Google Slides Stop Animation
In this episode, Toni runs you through how to make a Stop Animation with Google Slides!
+ some exciting new updates about the Digital Kete Project!
Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
54: Canva in the Classroom
In this episode, Toni looks at Canva - how to get Canva pro for free for you and your ākonga and her go to lesson to introduce Canva to students in a fun and engaging way!
Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
53: Edtech in Aotearoa
In this episode, Toni unpacks some of the leaders in Edtech in Aotearoa working towards enhancing teaching and learning!
Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
52: Pick a Path Stories with Google Slides
In this episode, Toni talks through using Google Slides to make pick a path stories. An engaging, rich, authentic and modern take on story telling that will have your students begging you to do their writing!
Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
51: 5 Digital Storytelling Ideas
In this episode, Toni unpacks 5 digital tools for storytelling.
Find links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
50: Google Docs - cool new stuff!
Toni explores a really cool feature in Google Docs and it's 5 tools to collaborate, keep connected and make docs more organised and efficient!
49: Researching Part 4: Copyright, plagiarism + attribution
In this episode, Toni demystifies some of the common terms that students (and teachers!) need to know to when using others work when researching. Along with some tips to teach your students the importance of referencing and attributing sources.
Find all the links mentioned in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
BONUS: Matariki STEAM Activities
In this episode, Toni talks through some STEAM activities for students to engage with, learn about and connect to Matariki.
Find the full resource with all 42 activities here: https://bit.ly/DC-Matariki-Resources
or in the show notes: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
48: Researching Part 3: Finding and using reliable information
In this episode, Toni talks through the 3 questions to ask when looking for reliable and credible information online. As well as GO TO resources for teaching digital/media literacies.
Find links and resources in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
47: Researching Part 2: Tips for Searching
In this episode, Toni talks through her top 4 tips that could be taught to students to improve their skills when searching online for information.
Find links and resources in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
46: Researching Part 1: Search Engines
In part 1 of a 4 part series on Researching, Toni discusses search engines - some student-friendly alternatives and some tips for supporting students in doing research online.
Find all the links in the show notes at: https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
45: Teaching Photography
In this episode Toni discusses how to teach photography and some tips for getting your students taking better photos!
Find the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
44: 6 ideas for Tech Week 22 - Part 2!
In this episode, Toni unpacks the next 3 themes of NZ tech week and some tips and tricks for the 6 activities to engage students this #techweek22!
Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
43: 6 learning ideas for Tech Week - Part 1!
In this episode, Toni unpacks the first 3 themes of NZ tech week and some tips and tricks for the 6 activities to engage students this #techweek22!
Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
42: 4 ways to make a digital card
In this episode Toni shows 4 ways to get your students creating a digital card for someone special as well as her tips and tricks for these 4 tools!
Find all the resources in the show notes at https://bit.ly/techietenshownotes
41: 4 trends in technology for 2022
Learn about the 4 biggest trends in technology for 2022 and ways that they might impact our classrooms.
Find all the references and links in the show notes at https://bit.ly/tenminutetechieshownotes
40: 4 Tips for Hybrid Learning during COVID
In this episode, Toni unpacks 4 practical tips for hybrid learning in our current COVID context.
Email toni.westcott@digitalcircus.org.nz or visit www.digitalcircus.org.nz to get 25 hours free PLD support for your school.
39: Google Earth Projects
Learn how to use Google Earth Projects with your students and some ideas of projects!
Find the links in the show notes at bit.ly/techietenshownotes
38: Creating Crosswords with Google Sheets
Learn how to make a crossword on Google Sheets - an engaging integration of maths, literacy, computational thinking and designing and developing digital outcomes!
Find the links in the show notes at bit.ly/techietenshownotes
37: Mosaic Art with Google Drawings
Check out how to create cool mosaic art using Google Drawings!
Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes
We're Baaaack!
Hey Teachers,
We've missed you!
But we are back for 2022 - new episodes every Tuesday!
See you soon
36: 5 Ways with Google Forms
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35: 5 Ways with Google Slides
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34: 5 Ways with Google Sites
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33: Online Brainstorming Tools for Students
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32: 5 Digital tools for Feedback
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31: 3 Digital Ways for Teachers to Plan
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30: 10 Digital Ways to Present your Pepeha
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29: Leading PLD in your School
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28: Start of the Year Digital Must Dos!
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BONUS: Digital Advent Calendar!
Try our 24 fun, quick activities introducing digital technologies and computer science in your class!
Find it here: bit.ly/DCadvent20
Meri Kirihimete!
26: Five GO TO Digital Classroom Tools
Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
25: Micro:bit
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24: Book Creator
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23: Makey Makey
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22: Electronics in the primary classroom
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21: Twitter For Educators
Hashtags and handles? Can Twitter be used to support our own professional development at educators? Find out this and more in our episode about using Twitter for Educators.
Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
20: Google Sites
In this episode, Toni takes a look at some ways to use Google sites as a teacher and as a student. Find her top tips to think about when designing and developing your Google Site.
Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
19: Flipped Learning
Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
18: Twelve tech ideas for Māori Language Week
Check out our 12 digital tech ideas to celebrate, connect and create this Te wiki o te reo Māori 2020.
Find our choice boards here:
2019: http://bit.ly/maorilanguageweekDC
2020: http://bit.ly/DC-tewikiotereo-2020
Find all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
17: QR Codes in the Classroom
Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
16: Movie Making in the Classroom
Find out about how to get started with movie making in the classroom. Toni shares her tips, tricks and experience making movies with her students.
Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
15: Robotics in the Classroom
Find out about using robotics in the classroom. Today Toni explores some examples of robotics being used in classrooms such as Beebots, Edisons, Spheros and Ozobots!
Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
14: Designing & Developing Digital Outcomes
Find out about designing and developing digital outcomes! What it looks like, why it's important and how to get started in your classroom.
Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
13: Computational Thinking
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12: Digital Breakouts
Check out all the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
11: Design thinking
Find out about Design thinking and how to make it work in your classroom for ultimate engaging and purposeful learning! Check out the examples of planning and more links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
10: Chrome Extensions
Find the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
9: Edpuzzle
EDPUZZLE: How might you use videos as an engaging teaching resource in your classroom? Find out in this episode as we take a dive into the tool Edpuzzle! Find the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
8: Gamification
GAMIFICATION- Video games are one of the world's biggest industries worth over 90 billion dollars. So what aspects make gaming so engaging? How might we bring elements of gamification into our classrooms to motivate and engage students? And what are some examples of gamification working well in classrooms? Find out in this episode! Find the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
7: Zoom & Meet
ZOOM & MEET- Using video conferencing tools with your students for distance learning? Check out our tips and tricks and also some ways to bring it back into the classroom. Find the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
6: Screencastify
SCREENCASTIFY- video recording chrome extension. Learn how this tool can be used by you and your students! Find the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
5: Project-Based Learning
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL)- Learn about this engaging way to get students solving wicked problems and driving their own learning! Find the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
4: Curating tools (Toby, Wakelet, Keep)
CURATING TOOLS- Learn about Toni's 3 top curating tools- Toby, Wakelet and Google Keep!
Find the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes
Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
3: Google for Education
GOOGLE FOR EDUCATION- Learn my top tips to use G-Suite with your students.
Find the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes
Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
2: Seesaw
SEESAW- Learn my top tips to use this online learning journal platform with your students.
Find the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes
Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
Episode kindly sponsored by Digital Circus
www.digitalcircus.org.nz
1: Scratch
SCRATCH- Learn my top tips to use this online coding platform with your students.
Find the links in the show notes at http:/bit.ly/techietenshownotes
Follow along on Twitter @TechieTen for more resources and ideas!
Episode kindly sponsored by Digital Circus
www.digitalcircus.org.nz